My Prince is Married, I Need Better Hats
Kate Middleton H.R.H. The Duchess of Cambridge, I concede. Despite years of private swooning over Teen Beat covers, Prince William is officially yours & he liked it so much that he put a ring on...
View ArticleBlindly, Patiently
What I'm about to tell you doesn't make a whole lot of sense. It's one of those rare things that happens to you and that's so much bigger than you -- it's difficult to put it into words. And the...
View ArticleHeartbreak and Hope: When Your Family is Fighting Childhood Cancer
The story matters.Every day I hear the stories of cancer patients and families who want to share what they've experienced, hoping it will help someone else. Those stories often echo out and come back...
View ArticleThe Royal Wedding Kiss
It’s three in the morning in Los Angeles. I’m on the porch, chain smoking as I watch the royal wedding unfold on my laptop screen. Next to the video window, my Tweetdeck stream flows with the tweets...
View ArticleMay Is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
[Editor's Note: Cities all around the U.S. are honoring diverse Asian American cultures. Find out how you can join in! --Grace] Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2011 Join in the...
View ArticleKissing Doesn't Make You Pregnant (& Other Sex Talk Fun)
[Editor's Note: Nothing can make a parent as squeamish as having "The Talk" with their kids. Every parent handles it differently, and Joy at Joy In This Journey recently had to figure out how to have...
View ArticleMeatless Mondays: Mushroom Bhaji from The Perfect Pantry
If I think about memorable meatless recipes I've spotted on food blogs, this Mushroom Bhaji (or Mushrooms in Tomato-Onion Sauce) from my friend Lydia at The Perfect Pantry will always come to mind....
View ArticleLiving Arrangements During Separation and Divorce
"Where are you going to go?" That was the first question that my husband asked me when I told him I wanted a divorce. It wasn't concern in his voice, what he meant to do was point out that I had...
View ArticlePet Corner: Training the Difficult Dog
Today, we kick off a regular feature here at BlogHer's LIFE section: Pet Corner, a place to share stories of the animals we live with - cats, dogs, lizards, birds, horses and yes, rats! All creatures...
View ArticleHow to Fix Your Facebook Account if You Get a Facebook Virus
Facebook viruses have been around for a while, but lately I've seen them cropping up even more frequently. You get a Facebook virus when you click on a link that installs malicious code or if you...
View ArticleSpring Specs - Go Ahead, Call Me Four Eyes, I love my Glasses!
Way back in fourth grade (no, I'm not going to do the math for you, but you can safely assume it was back in the late '80s, early '90s days of fashion), I got my first pair of eyeglasses. Now, I...
View ArticleCanvas Appliques on a Vinyl Wallet
My latest score: A stack of groovy vinyl wallets on clearance! You know I scooped all those babies up in a breathtaking moment of joy! Painting on vinyl is doable with the right paints, but I wanted...
View Article12 Tips on Agelessness from Molly Ringwald
Own Your Beauty is a groundbreaking, year-long movement bringing women together to change the conversation about what beauty means. Our mission: to encourage and remind grown women that it is never...
View ArticleWhat Does Your Language Say?
The language you use when you speak speaks volumes about you. It is critical to your success in career and business. Here's an extended look at ways you can beef up your language when you write or...
View ArticleAre You Genuine Online or a Total Fake?
Are you being authentic online or a total poser? No one wants a marketing-fueled fake friend on Facebook or Twitter. We want REAL relationships. That's why it is so important to be genuine. Beverly...
View ArticleGoogle Launching Two Chromebooks on June 15
Geek Sugar continues to spotlight the newest the technology and devices, including these two new Chromebooks for summer that literally put everything in the cloud. At today's I/O keynote, Google...
View ArticleShow & Tell: NieNie Asks -- Who Are You Thinking About Today?
Who are you thinking about today? I am thinking about my big brother Matt and his wife Katy. They are amazing people. Your turn: Show me a photo or leave a comment telling me who you're thinking about...
View ArticleThe WTA “Strong is Beautiful” Controversy
The tagline for the WTA's new advertising campaign "Strong is Beautiful" reflects the delicate balance between strength and femininity that has always been at the core of the women's tennis tour.The...
View ArticleFind The Perfect Black Bathing Suit for Summer
Summer is right around the corner! Are you ready for bathing suit season? I am not, but that doesn't mean I'm not bathing suit shopping! What's my go-to for a day at the beach? A black two-piece...
View ArticleStone Soup Mondays: Best Blog Posts from May 9 to May 16
Back again for another installment of Stone Soup Mondays, an open thread that collects the best things you read on the Web and compiles them in one space to extend the lifespan of a great blog post by...
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